Nudist Camps, Enjoy Yourself Au Naturel!

This
year, you may be going to nudist camps so It's time to pack, but
don't worry about buying any new clothes. And before you say, "No!"
or "Never!" you may be surprised to learn they are very
different than many people think.

After
all, one of the most freeing of all vacations would have to be a trip
to a nudist camp. Just think of it: no constricting
clothing, and nothing between you and the glorious welcome of the sun
and warm, wafting breezes. No neckties, no tight waistbands, no
buttons to button or zippers to zip. And once you're over your
initial shyness, you'll begin to understand what those who practice
nudism do: that all bodies are beautiful.

Nude,
Not Lewd

Naturist camps are growing rapidly in popularity the world over. Those who
practice nudism –also called naturists-- enjoy themselves au
naturel not to show off their buff physiques, or to stare or be
stared at by others, but just for the comfort, freedom, and
philosophy of it being a healthy way to live, all which go so well
together.

In fact, those who go to these camps just to ogle will
find themselves quickly not welcome. There is a code of ethics among
naturists which demands everyone, regardless of age, shape, sex, or
body type, be treated equally. After all, the slogan of the
International Naturist Federationis “nude, not
lewd.”

Get
to Know the Person Behind the Label

Nudists
also feel you are able to become friends all the faster when you
don't have clothing to get in the way. Many people hide behind
labels, in their opinion, and relationships are formed on a more even
playing field when you take that facade away.

Some
people opt for gradual nudity, maybe (for women) just going topless
at first. And there are sometimes clothing optional areas. But if you
come to a naturist camp, it is to be expected that you will partake in
taking off your clothes. If there is even a hint that you are there
just to gawk at others, you will politely be asked to leave! It is
considered bad manners to display overt sexuality at a nudist camp.

Typical
activities at these camps include pools, hot tubs and saunas,
volleyball, tennis, and sunbathing. Some also include fishing,
canoeing, windsurfing, and even golf. Some camps are just for a day,
while some are more like resorts, where your stay may be several
days.

Nude
RVing?

Growing
in popularity are naturist camping resorts and even nude
RVing. There are many RV resorts and campgrounds with designations as
TFZ (textile free zone) or NCN (no clothing needed).

In Europe, of
course, nudity is no big deal (sans textiles, they call it), with
resorts often geared towards the entire naturist family but
America has typically seen nudism less liberally. But now in the U.S.
you'll find over 270 clubs, resorts, and campgrounds which cater to
the naturist community. You can even go nude in New England, weather
permitting!

Ready
to give it a try? Think what you’ll save on those designer labels!